The Descendants Project

10/02/2026

We’re ✈️ to the 🌏️ premiere of Giants Do Fall at the Mill Valley Film Festival in San Francisco, premiering this Saturday, October 3rd. This compelling documentary produced by the Peak Plastic Foundation, features the stories of communities, like ours, not just fighting back…but winning! 🥊

🎞️ https://www.giantsdofall.com

09/10/2026

Our Founder, Jo Banner, is honored to speak at the 12th Annual CEEJH Environmental Justice and Health Disparities Symposium. This year’s theme is EJ 2076: Make America JUST Again. Join us virtuallySeptember 14 to 16, then in person September 17 to 19 at Bowie State University, as we build a 50-year plan for democracy, environmental justice, and health equity. Join us there and register at bit.ly/CEEJH2026.

08/31/2026

We're honored to sponsor Jazz on the Lake, a cultural celebration of our influential music and musicians, such as the Laplace-born Kid Ory, and the wonders of Lake Pontchartrain. Come out and join us!

When vision meets provision something powerful happens. Thank you to our sponsors for generously pouring into Jazz On The Lake. We appreciate your kindness and vote of confidence. Together, we can do so much more. See you at the lake!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jazz-on-the-lake-labor-day-at-frenier-landing-tickets-1992105036791

08/07/2026

🌎 Join audiences around the world for our first special global streaming event of .

🎬Watch the film live, then stay for an exclusive moderated Q&A with Actor & Activist Jane Fonda Jane Fonda Gaslit Director Katie Camosy and Gaslit Film Subject Jo Banner The Descendants Project .

💬 While Gaslit is streaming, Katie Camosy and Jo Banner will be live in the chat, answering questions and connecting with viewers in real-time.

Schedule (PT):
⏰ 2:10 PM: Virtual screening room opens + welcome
🎥 2:25 PM: Gaslit streams live worldwide + live chat with Katie Camosy & Jo Banner
🎤 4:15 PM: Live Q&A with Jane Fonda, , and Jo Banner The Descendants Project
🎟️ Reserve your virtual seat now: tinyurl.com/GaslitLIVE

Proceeds go toward supporting screenings for impacted communities and nonprofit organizations.

08/03/2026

We’re proud to announce that we have received $125,000 from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund! This funding, supported by a generous gift from , will allow us to improve and maintain the infrastructure of the 231-year old main house as well as the grounds and museum.

Woodland Plantation Museum and Cultural Center is one of 27 sites to receive a total of $3 million in grant funding to advance ongoing preservation activities for historic sites, buildings, and landscapes that represent Black cultural heritage. With more than $200 million raised, the Action Fund is the largest U.S. resource dedicated to the preservation of African American historic places.
To learn more about this program and this year’s grant recipients, visit https://buff.ly/egmObwV

07/22/2026

🦾 From exploring the roles of Black Union soldiers to uplifting the importance of midwives, Kimbrelle Eugene Kyereh of Refined Community Empowerment, along with Gail LeBeouf and Barbara Washington of Inclusive Louisiana, will share the inspirational stories of their Free Towns and their incredible work protecting them.

📣 Hear from GASLIT producer and director Katie Camosy on her 20-year journey to capture the fight of advocates and defenders as they push back against fossil fuel companies threatening the future of Freetowns, such as the village of Wallace featured in the documentary.

🗓️ Saturday, July 25th, 4:30 PM, Whitney Plantation

Register Here! ➡️ http://gaslitla.eventbrite.com/

07/15/2026

We're celebrating the emancipation of St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, with our second annual Julyteenth Week programming on Saturday, July 25th!🎉

This year's theme, "The Fight for Freetowns," begins with a bus tour at 1:00PM⏰ in Laplace and follows the route of the 1811 Slave Revolt, the largest slave revolt in the country. ✊🏾🥁

Next, join us @ Whitney Plantation for a special screening of Gaslit, a documentary produced by Jane Fonda that features local activists, beginning at 4:30 PM.⏰

After the film, guests can enjoy a panel discussion with Freetown descendants, food, and a special performance by Tara Alexander. Registration is required for the free event.

🎯Register Here: http://gaslitla.eventbrite.com/

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07/10/2026

We're celebrating the emancipation of St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, with our second annual Julyteenth Week programming on Saturday, July 25th!🎉

This year's theme, "The Fight for Freetowns," begins with a bus tour at 1:00PM⏰ in Laplace and follows the route of the 1811 Slave Revolt, the largest slave revolt in the country. ✊🥁

Next, join us @ Whitney Plantation for a special screening of Gaslit, a documentary produced by Jane Fonda that features local activists, beginning at 4:30 PM.⏰

After the film, guests can enjoy a panel discussion with Freetown descendants, food, and a special performance by Tara Alexander. Registration is required for the free event.

Register here - 👉 https://GASLITLA.eventbrite.com

07/04/2026

We’re honored to share our “American” story as part of Disney Celebrates America 250 programming. As we commemorate the anniversary of our country’s 250th year of independence, we remember our many ancestors who were denied that freedom, yet inspire us in our work to protect and build upon our liberty.

06/25/2026